Selected References: Baldacci S, et al. 2024. Medication use during pregnancy and the risk of gastroschisis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Orphanet J Rare Dis 19(1):31. Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. (n.d.). NSAIDs may cause rare kidney problems in unborn babies. Retrieved June 6, 2025, …
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Every person wants to know what’s best for their baby, especially when it comes to knowing how to minimize exposure risks. Our relatable stories are packed with practical information from our rotating staff of MotherToBaby expert bloggers. Whatever topic you’re looking for, our blogs will provide you a great foundation to learn more.
COVID-19 Vaccine, Protein Subunit (Novavax)
Selected References: American Academy of Pediatrics. 2023. Breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic. Available at URL: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/Breastfeeding-During-COVID-19.aspx Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. 2020. ABM Statement: Considerations for COVID-19 vaccination in lactation. Available at URL: https://abm.memberclicks.net/abm-statement-considerations-for-covid-19-vaccination-in-lactation Aghsami M, et al. 2024. …
COVID-19 Vaccines, mRNA (Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech)
Selected References: American Academy of Pediatrics. 2021. Breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic. Available at URL: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/COVID-19/Pages/Breastfeeding-During-COVID-19.aspx Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. 2020. ABM Statement: Considerations for COVID-19 vaccination in lactation. Available at URL: https://abm.memberclicks.net/abm-statement-considerations-for-covid-19-vaccination-in-lactation American College of …
Carbon Monoxide
Selected References: Aubard Y and Magne I. 2000. Carbon monoxide poisoning in pregnancy. BJOG. 107(7):833-838. Arslan A. 2021. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in carbon monoxide poisoning in pregnancy: Maternal and fetal outcome. Am J Emerg Med.43:41-45. Ernst A and Zibrack J. 1998. Carbon monoxide poisoning. New Engl J Med. 339:1603-1608. Friedman P, et al. 2015 Carbon Monoxide Exposure During Pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol Surv.70(11):705-12. Longo L. 1977. The biological effects of …
Mirtazapine (Remeron®)
Selected References: Aichhorn, Wolfgang et al. 2014. Mirtazapine and breast-feeding. The American journal of psychiatry vol. 161,12 (2004): 2325. Biswas PN, et al. 2003. The pharmacovigilance of mirtazapine: results of a prescription event monitoring study on 13,554 patients in England. J Psychopharmacol 17:121-6. Carvalho, André F et al. 2016. The Safety, Tolerability and Risks Associated with the Use of Newer Generation Antidepressant Drugs: A Critical Review of the …
